On Sunday 4 March LGB’s repiano cornet player Emma Ruffle took on the Eastbourne Half Marathon in support of mental health charity Mind. The band were well represented at the event, with flugel/bass player Alex Emberley appearing at the start on behalf of the RNLI, and former member Tom Elliott joining Emma on the course […]
Spring Contest success in Crawley
On 25 February the band made the regular pilgrimage to The Hawth in Crawley to take part in the scaba Spring Contest. To add a bit of extra challenge, this year LGB entered the first section, as well as in our regular berth in the second section. The second section performance was first up, where […]
Seasons Greetings from Lewes, Glynde and Beddingham Brass
The band have had a busy time over the festive period. Groups were out playing carols on various days in Lewes and Ringmer, and we’d like to thank the generous people of both for their donations to the band. Sadly, the weather wasn’t on our side for carol services at Nevill Green and Eastbourne Sovereign […]
Lewes, Glynde & Beddingham Brass Honours Players Commitment
We were sad to say goodbye to Jake Skingle, Andrew Wingrove and Richard Sherlock at the end of last year. Jake has gone of to University, but still pops in when he’s home and we were pleased to see him at our Christmas Concert. Changes to his shift pattern meant that Andy was no longer able to make […]
A Christmas Carol with Lewes Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band
Come and join us! Lewes Glynde and Beddingham Brass performs A Christmas Carol Saturday 16th December 2017 4pm at All Saint’s Arts Centre, Lewes e-mail secretary@lgbbrass.co.uk for tickets
BBb player vacancy
Due to changing work commitments, we are looking for a committed BBb bass player to join our ranks. We have a sensible mixture of concerts, marches and contests, as well as the opportunity to take part in smaller ensemble work. We have an instrument available and just waiting for someone to play. Instrument available. If […]
LGB Brass provide a new recruit for Boobs and Brass
Many of the band play in the fundraising band Boobs and Brass, at a recent concert on Manorcroft School, we provided a new member, Tony Line, who joined the band as Solo Euphonium. Band members playing with B&B this time included; Sharon Williams, Kelly Cooper, Lizzie Holmes and Jane Stewart. The band was conducted by […]
LGB Brass wins scaba band of the year again
Lewes Glynde and Beddingham Brass were announced as scaba band of the year 2017 on Sunday 24th September at the Autumn Contest. The band played came 1st in the Hymn playing When He Cometh and 2nd in the own choice test piece playing Music of a Legacy by Stephen Ponsford. The contest was adjudicated by Dr David […]
Lewes Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band joins Civic Celebrations
We’ve recently been out and about providing Fanfares at the Inauguration of the High Sheriffs of both East and West Sussex at the Lewes Crown Courts. The main role of the High Sheriff is to support the Crown and the judiciary. However they also actively lend support and encouragement to crime prevention agencies, the emergency services and the […]
The band is still Entertaining – More top prizes at the scaba Entertainments contest
Lewes Glynde and Beddingham Brass Band brought some more silverware home this weekend with success at the scaba Entertainment contest. The band were placed second overall, retaining the trophy from 2016. The best Soloist prize was awarded to Jon Smith, our Principal Euphonium. The Trombone section Peter Cowlett, Lizzie Holmes, Ann Zeal-Bland, Jane Stewart, were […]